a painting a day- summer lovin

Friday, August 12, 2011 / 30 comments

What's interesting about this picture above- is that I was taking a little afternoon snooze-a-roo and I woke up and took a few portraits. I think one of my favorite things to do in the summer time is to take an afternoon nap.. well I think taking an afternoon nap any time of the year is one of my favorite activities. but naps are the best in the warm sunshine.

Here is my painting a day! and I really wanted to paint another person riding a bike in a floral print. I wanted to try and make it more dreamy- and have a little pug in tow. :) I could also go for a nice bike ride this summer. What's your favorite summer time activity?

PS Painting is an original oil painting- 8X8 for the Goodfoot group show- 88 strong. If your interested in purchasing this amazing painting- shoot me an email erikaleesears@gmail.com and we can go over the details.

30 comments

Heather said...: I love my Sunday afternoon naps!

Have a great weekend :); August 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Michelle said...: Summer naps are my favorite too!; August 12, 2011 at 7:05 AM
onesixthreechirp said...: Great drawing. :D; August 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM
maximehmet said...: I wonder. Well who attracts photos; August 12, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Kate said...: Oh yes, afternoon naps are pretty much essential!
Fav Summer activity would be anything outdoors: hiking, biking, camping and what not. I love being outdoors as much as I can before the snow comes.; August 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Lindsay @ Delighted Momma said...: You are so talented! Bike riding is def a summer essential.; August 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM
stephanie said...: I love naps. Your hair is perfectly tousled. :); August 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Mrs. C said...: Thanks so much for stopping by and finding my blog! Loving yours!! I love scrapbooking, going to get fro yo and def a nap!!! Happy weekend!

www.MrsCapretta.com
Recipes Fashion Marriage; August 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Nikki said...: I love naps too. And my hair always looks great when I wake up :)

I love hiking in the summer. Especially toward the end when I can smell blackberries and dry earth.; August 12, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Unknown said...: LOVE naps, just never get them lol

such a sweet little pug, he makes the painting for me.; August 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Mandy Crandell said...: Fantastic skirt detail!

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tinajo said...: Lovely! :-); August 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Not Just A Pretty Dress said...: Love the picture, so funny. And the dog in the drawing is super cute.

http://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com/; August 12, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Lisette Pool - 24/7 STYLISH said...: wow your drawing turned out amazing! i love the floral pattern ^^

♥ Lots of love, Lisette ♥
sweetlisette.blogspot.com; August 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Annabella said...: Oh I have just awoken from one - siestas are the best! I LOVE this painting - if I`m allowed a favorite, this is it so far from your August challenge.; August 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Sub Radar (Mike) said...: Is that a pug? I love pugs. Very well done, once again. You're very determined to stick with this regimen.; August 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Unknown said...: I love summer for playing outside! Can't get enough of that hot sun. :); August 12, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Blue Eyed Night Owl said...: Aw, such a cute little pug:); August 12, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Anonymous said...: what a cute painting! The pug just kills me...so adorable. And I love naps too - especially when it rains!; August 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Eeep! The pug in the basket is the best! That is my dream, to ride through town with my pug. So pretty! You did a great job!; August 12, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Diego Sousa said...: she looks sad...; August 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM
A said...: Yay--the pug bug!; August 12, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Katie said...: Aww love the dog in the basket :); August 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM
kristina@beancakes ❤ said...: amazing work of art once again!! thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend!
xo ~ kristina; August 12, 2011 at 11:04 PM
DWei said...: I like the dog. He looks pretty pleased with himself.; August 12, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl said...: I think it's a great photo of you, love it!; August 13, 2011 at 4:10 AM
my day in a sentence said...: Oh, I agree with you on the summer nap thing. It's the best. :D; August 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM
karen marie said...: i love the outfit she's wearing! :) baseball tee with floral skirt = on my outfit "to do" list now. another fantastic painting <3; August 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM
kellichristinecase said...: i love napping!; August 13, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Tracey said...: Afternoon naps are something I still need to master ... and I certainly don't look as nice as you do when I wake up! ;); August 14, 2011 at 4:03 AM